Island of Love
Songs of Love
Smoking Room
From the south of England, Island of Love are a four-piece – two guitars, bass and drums, the classic lineup really. more… “Island of Love”
Single reviews
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Dubstar
Token (Widescreen mix)
Northern Writes
1990s synthpop legends Dubstar are back again, the second teaser from a forthcoming album (‘Two’) due out in May 2022. more… “Dubstar”
Mujinzo
Delhi Station Drift
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Mujinzo’s latest release, ‘Delhi Station Drift,’ is an excellent present for anyone who enjoys electronic sounds mixed with pop. more… “Mujinzo”
No Serial Killer
I Luv Myself
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No Serial Killer are back to doing what they do best, which is churning out good old-fashioned rock & roll! more… “No Serial Killer”
Brontes
First Hand Arrogance
Last Night From Glasgow
A five-piece combo from Glasgow, Brontes are signed to Last Night From Glasgow, and is their first single for the label more… “Brontes”
Pictish Trail
It Came Back
Fire
This is another preview track from the forthcoming Pictish Trail ‘Island Family’ album and my God is it good. more… “Pictish Trail”
Alabaster dePlume
Don't Forget You're Precious
Lost Map
This is BM’s first encounter with M. dePlume’s music – the lead track from a forthcoming album ‘Gold’ more… “Alabaster dePlume”
Ibibio Sound Machine
All That You Want
Soundway
Eno Williams and her crew have new material, and it is funky as hell! more… “Ibibio Sound Machine”
Man of the Minch (feat. Broken Chanter)
Gone
Olive Grove / Bothy Society
Taken from previously-reviewed album The Tide is at The Turning, this single track is well worth a revisit in its own right, as it sounds better than ever.
The track starts with a great keyboard riff, and then into a chuntering guitar/keyboard verse… Pedro (aka Man of the Minch)’s lyrics are not very optimistic and reference drinking and non-birthdays, before breaking into a glorious chorus and guitar riffs…
David MacGregor aka Broken Chanter takes the second verse, and then we are back into a chorus, followed by a brief breakdown and acapella section before our heroes team up to round off with a rousing finale.
It is a classic slice of Caledonian indie/folk, with both artists giving it everything, expressing the yearning and heartbreak which accompanies many aspects of life…
It is a great team-up, and very catchy indeed, could be a hit given a bit more airplay…
Silvi
Rain
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This is actually Silvi (aka Jodi Findlay)’s fourth single, just released more… “Silvi”